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House Confidential: Randy Bryant & Cecelia Gore’s Elegant Mansion
House Confidential

Randy Bryant & Cecelia Gore’s Elegant Mansion

Built for a sea-farer, with a splendid harbor view and four fireplaces, it commands a spot on Lafayette Place.

The State of Politics: Republicans Push for “Supermajority” on Tax Hikes
The State of Politics

Republicans Push for “Supermajority” on Tax Hikes

Constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds majority could radically change state government.

New Arboretum Offers Year-Round Learning for City Kids

New Arboretum Offers Year-Round Learning for City Kids

Funded by Rotary Club, with 40 acres along Milwaukee River, it's one of 12 nationally designated "Children's Forests."

Friday Photos: Destroy This Building, NML Declares
Friday Photos

Destroy This Building, NML Declares

A second NM building, at Wells and Van Buren, is also being torn down.

The City of Fresh Vegetables

The City of Fresh Vegetables

New city program aims to turn empty lots into gardens grown by residents.

Decline of the Great Lakes

Decline of the Great Lakes

Ecologist and author James Ludwig talks about their dismal state and what can be done to improve the lakes.

Murphy’s Law: The Wrath of Eric O’Keefe
Murphy’s Law

The Wrath of Eric O’Keefe

He’s under investigation in John Doe II but turning the tables on the District Attorney and making him sweat.

Streetsblog: 5 Ways Colleges Coax Students Out of Cars
Streetsblog

5 Ways Colleges Coax Students Out of Cars

In Milwaukee and nationally, universities are cutting costs on parking structures by promoting buses, bikes and car-sharing.

Plenty of Horne: Murphy Announces New Committee Assignments
Plenty of Horne

Murphy Announces New Committee Assignments

The changes aren't radical but big winner is Ald. Kovac, who becomes chair of Finance and vice-chair of Steering and Rules.

Volunteers of the Month: John and Cindy Kaczmarowski
Volunteers of the Month

John and Cindy Kaczmarowski

“People seem amazed we give of our time without pay. We’re surprised more people don’t do it.”

Zamarripa Proposal Would Help Undocumented Residents

Zamarripa Proposal Would Help Undocumented Residents

Milwaukee legislator's bill would allow them to get drivers licenses, attend state colleges.

$32 Million Spent Lobbying State Legislators in 2013

$32 Million Spent Lobbying State Legislators in 2013

End of year reports also show Walker raised three times more campaign dollars than Burke.